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Module UN Symbol Analysis:(My thoughts in note form)

Leaves/Branch: symbol also for the Olympics (Greeks)

Globe: All nations

Radar: managing/seeing everything

Leaves: Unity

The Module UN symbol means/symbolizes A united world watching over everything that goes on




  • What is the mission of the United Nations?
The mission of the United Nations is to prevent future generations from war by maintaining peace and security and promote friendly relationship between countries.
  • When and why was the united Nations created?
On October 24,1945 the United Nations rose from the League of Nations after the first World War to prevent another global conflict.
  • How did the United Nations hope to avoid the problems encountered by the League of Nations?

  • What the 6 principle organs of the UN & how do they function?
1) Trusteeship council: controls territories under UN supervision 2) General Assembly: Debate issues and recommends actions 3) Security Council: Authorizes economic & military actions in settling disputes 4) International Court of Justice: decides questions of international law 5) Economic & Social Council: sponsors trade and human rights organization 6) Secretariat: administrator of UN coordinates work in UN agencies


Gender Equality in the Middle East: Life of Muslim Wife in Saudi Arabia
  • Close family living together
  • must cover self when speaking to men & out of the house
  • at home they don't have to cover stuff
  • divided house: men & women--> seperate entrance for men and women
  • covered with in-laws
  • muslim women is allowed to uncover in father, brother, grandkids (immediate family not in-laws)
  • music forbidden in Islam
  • men want an employed wife--> high cost of living--> combined income beneficial
  • Women don't work--> stay home to care for children by choice
  • women can't drive
  • women parties can show more skin

CCPQ's:
Does the culture/religion take away from there rights as women?
Do the women personally like following all these rules? What are the consequences if they don't follow them?
Where does government/religion cross the line with personal rights?



Preambulatory Clauses:

Recognizing gender inequality in the Middle East, Referring to domestic violence and social restrictions of women, Concerned with women not receiving basic human rights, Reaffirming UDHR as a method to solve the inequality issues, Encouraged UN to create the comprehensive plan to prevent domestic violence, Guided by equal rights for women in the Middle East,


Operative Clauses:

Noting Human Rights as a declaration; making the Universal Declaration of Human Rights legally binding for every country; Solemnly Affirms that both men and women will receive equal rights and protection under the Universal Law of Human Rights; Suggesting that enforcement of the law be taken on by both the nations individual governments and the United Nations; Encouraging funding through donations and even taxes from every nation to ensure the safety of all its people.